Purpose:

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify states and regional offices of a change in enforcing the
Minimum Data Set (MDS) requirement for CAHs with swing-beds. See the attached memorandum
for details.

This memorandum may also be accessed at the following website:

http://cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/survey-cert/letters.asp
[expired link]

CMS web site addresses are subject to change. As MDH becomes aware of these changes we will
update the CMS address on this bulletin.

If you have any questions regarding this Information Bulletin, please contact in writing: